Chapter 223 - A Rumor (1/2)

As Xiong Wuyue wished, the day she had been waiting for finally came.

In a rather small section in one corner of the daily news was the featured article anticipating the eighteenth birthday party of the Young Miss of the second branch of the Xiong family.

With Xiong De's utmost effort, Xiong Wuyue's birthday became the talk in the entertainment circle and in some companies.

Though, a massive majority of the whole country and of Asia was still mainly talking about the official heiress of the Xiong family. In analogy, ninety-nine percent of the whole Asia fussed over the events from the official heiress' birthday banquet while a measly one percent talked about Xiong Wuyue's upcoming banquet. Had it not been for Xiong De's efforts, the latter's birthday would have gone unnoticed.

It was said that Xiong De, the third master of the third branch of the Xiong family was preparing for a big party. There was also a rumor that Xiong Wuyue would officially debut in the entertainment industry starting this day.

In the past, Xiong Zhi had watched Xiong Wuyue's sensational birthday celebration on the television. She found the channel by chance and got interested when she heard it was a surnamed Xiong's birthday. She was not invited and just came to know about her cousin's birthday through this piece of news. She had not minded it though. After watching for a couple of minutes, she had gotten bored and turned to a different channel.

This time though, she would happily participate in Xiong Wuyue's birthday, even without an invitation. As the part of the main branch of Xiong family, she could just invite herself in and no one would dare bar her entrance. It should be their honor instead.

Xiong Zhi had been waiting for this day. She touched the crescent moon hanging on her neck lovingly. It was time for her to have some fun.

Her usually cold face faintly showed the slightest hint of a mocking smile.

She glanced at the box she had prepared containing her magnificent gift to Xiong Wuyue, and took out her phone.

She dialed a number.

”Heyoooplete your sentence once in a while? It is very early in the morning and you are already making my brain overwork~” the sleepy voice complained in a pout.

”You plan to enter the entertainment industry, am I correct? Let's make an appearance for you as a starter. Make sure that you wear your most gorgeous dress. Dress up yourself, as if you are on a date with Gu Zhen,” Xiong Zhi patiently added more details in consideration for Song Xuantin's extra slow brain in the mornings.

”Hold on. Is this one of Ms. Xiao Mei's assignment for us? And you did not answer any of my questions. Seriously, Zhi, where are we going?”

Xiong Zhi's lips curled up in a rather ominous smile while looking at the prepared gift.

”Well, to a party. Gracing the party with your presence tonight will make for a good exposure. I already reported it to Xiao Mei.”

She caressed the box with a malicious glint in her narrowed eyes.

”We are going to attend to my dear cousin's most awaited birthday.”

*****

Time passed and evening came. The city lights started to spread their brilliance on the horizon.

As the two girls made their way to the banquet, a lot of explaining happened. Song Xuantin's mind was already in a jumble as she stepped out of the car into the parking lot.

She wore a gorgeous night red gown that revealed her enticing curves. Her swan-like slender back was completely bare, making one's eyes unable to tear away from it. Her exquisitely curled dark hair was coiled up in a messy bun. Her alluring phoenix eyes appeared heavily lidded and lazy.

She looked absolutely seductive and charming as a fox.

Song Xuantin's phoenix eyes were a bit sleepy and full of blame as she looked at the young woman who came out of the car after her.

Unlike Song Xuantin, Xiong Zhi wore a silvery off-shoulder long dress that elegantly dr.a.p.ed on her body closely, hugging her voluptuous curves while still appearing regal. Her smooth shoulders were exposed, along with most part of her upper back. It showed off her long swan-like neck. Her hair was half held up by shiny white pearls. The rest freely dr.a.p.ed down her shoulders.

A beautiful crescent moon adorned her chest. She looked very graceful, classy, and aloof.

One appeared seductively charming, the other was of fairy-like nobility.

These two beautiful women of different temperaments would surely make everyone in the banquet steal glances off them.

But the words that came out of the red lips of the seductive woman totally did not match her temperament at all.

”You woke me up at seven in the morning to attend a party at seven in the evening?! Gosh, Zhi! It will be your fault if I end up falling asleep here!”

Xiong Zhi simply ignored her. There was no one in the parking lot so she allowed Song Xuantin to vent as much as she wanted.

”Sigh. Too bad, Gu Zhen could not come here,” Song Xuantin continued whining as she felt that her meticulous dress-up was wasted without her man appreciating it.

”I did not invite him in gate crashing with us because if I do so, for sure, you will only give your entire attention to him tonight,” Xiong Zhi mechanically explained. ”We have to advertise you tonight. Don't worry, Xiong Wuyue definitely invited the media for coverage of her party. Everyone will still see your beauty, it certainly would be shown in every magazine, or maybe entertainment news. I can guarantee you that. Who knows, Gu Zhen might see it.”

”Gu Zhen will not waste time on magazines or any fashion articles. He was most likely playing in his computer,” Song Xuantin sourly said, totally sure of her words.

Xiong Zhi glanced at her thoughtfully.

”Did you mention to him that you'll come here?”

”Yeah. I messaged him that I am going to accompany you on your cousin's birthday. Why?” Song Xuantin curiously asked. She wanted to hear her answer, simply because Xiong Zhi usually do not ask random questions.

”I see.” Xiong Zhi nodded.

”What do you mean 'I see'?”

”I bet Gu Zhen is watching the live coverage of Xiong Wuyue's birthday right now,” Xiong Zhi murmured in a low voice, yet Song Xuantin still heard her.

”Why did you say so? Is something going to happen today? Or is there any gaming company that would come today?” Song Xuantin laid out her guesses one by one, her eyes widened in curiosity. Gu Zhen was not the type of person who would watch such a boring stream like this.

”...” Xiong Zhi looked at her. She did not answer her but asked another question instead.